Capgemini announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Piterion, an independent specialist in product lifecycle management (PLM) and manufacturing operations management (MOM). The deal is expected to strengthen Capgemini’s capabilities in industrial digitalization and expand its ability to deliver tailored solutions for complex manufacturing environments.
Piterion brings deep expertise in managing and interconnecting complex engineering and manufacturing systems. The company focuses on designing and operating sophisticated PLM landscapes and enabling organizations to optimize engineering and manufacturing processes. Through the acquisition, Capgemini aims to enhance its global PLM practice and support clients transitioning from on premises infrastructure to cloud native environments.
The combined capabilities are expected to help clients accelerate time to market, reduce engineering and manufacturing costs, and improve operational responsiveness. Capgemini also plans to integrate its AI driven analytics and generative AI technologies with Piterion’s engineering platforms to deliver more advanced industrial digitalization solutions.
Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, Piterion employs more than 200 people. The company operates subsidiaries in Italy, Tunisia, and India, and serves clients across sectors including automotive, aerospace and defense, life sciences, and high tech. These industries align closely with Capgemini’s existing client base.
Piterion specializes in connecting manufacturing execution systems, manufacturing operations management platforms, and enterprise resource planning systems. The company also develops proprietary accelerators, including tools for data migration, 3D visualization, and deployment frameworks, while embedding AI capabilities into its engineering solutions.
Capgemini said the acquisition will expand its agent based solution offerings and strengthen its footprint in industries where advanced engineering and manufacturing expertise are critical. The transaction is expected to close in the coming months, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.
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“Clients are increasingly looking to optimize their industrial engineering processes through digitalization and AI. Piterion is a leading player in product lifecycle management and manufacturing operations management across the complex, multi-layered landscapes of global organizations,” comments Dr Michael Schulte, CEO of Capgemini Engineering and Group Executive Board Member at Capgemini. “With its strong German footprint and international delivery capabilities, the acquisition of Piterion will strengthen Capgemini’s global PLM practice, expand our agent-based solution offerings, deepen strategic client relationships, and help accelerate growth – particularly in sectors where product and manufacturing expertise matter most.”
Dr Michael Schulte, CEO Of Capgemini Engineering And Group Executive Board Member At Capgemini
“Along with world class industrial manufacturing expertise, we are supporting clients in similar sectors to Capgemini and our respective partnership ecosystems are highly complementary, making the Group a natural fit for Piterion. Capgemini’s global scale and breadth of offerings will provide many varied projects and growth opportunities for our team members. We share the core values of Capgemini and are very excited at the prospect of joining the Group.”
Ravi Nirankari, Co-Founder Of Piterion
